Category: Routing

Routing guides, protocols, and best practices for IT pros and businesses.

SD-WAN Verses Cisco Flex VPN

Below is a comparison of the benefits of SD-WAN solutions versus Cisco Flex VPN to help clarify which might be better for specific needs: Benefits of SD-WAN Benefits of Cisco Flex VPN Summary: Cisco Flex VPN and SD-WAN are related to network connectivity but serve different purposes and aren’t interchangeable: Summary: Cisco Flex VPN and SD-WAN are related...

What is Cisco Flex VPN and Can it help my business?

Cisco Flex VPN is a flexible, unified VPN solution that is part of Cisco’s suite of secure connectivity options. It is designed to simplify the configuration, management, and deployment of VPN connections for both site-to-site and remote access use cases. Flex VPN leverages the Internet Key Exchange version 2 (IKEv2) protocol, which provides enhanced security, scalability, and flexibility...

What is a SIP Trunk

Emerging Technology As a forward-thinking business, you’re always seeking the next breakthrough. Whether you’re a small business looking for the flexibility and cost savings of VoIP, or a medium-sized company focused on ensuring continuity with diverse calling plan options, we can help you save up to 40% on traditional telephone services. Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is quickly becoming...

Microsoft Teams Call Flow

In Microsoft Teams, when using a Session Border Controller (SBC) and SIP trunks for Direct Routing, the call flow typically involves several key steps. Here’s an overview of how it works: 1. Call Origination 2. Routing via Microsoft Teams 3. Session Border Controller (SBC) 4. SIP Trunk 5. Call Termination 6. Media Flow 7. Call Control Botton Line:...

Call Paths and SIP Sessions

Call Paths: In the context of SIP trunks, a “call path” refers to the individual channel or circuit that a voice call uses as it travels through the SIP trunk between two endpoints (e.g., between an organization’s PBX or Session Border Controller (SBC) and the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)). Key Points About Call Paths: Example Scenario: Imagine...

SBC (Session Border Controller)

Enhance Your Communications Infrastructure with Session Border Controllers (SBCs) In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses need to ensure that their communication systems are secure, reliable, and scalable. Whether you’re managing voice over IP (VoIP) traffic, connecting different networks, or ensuring the security of your communications, Session Border Controllers (SBCs) play a vital role in modern communications infrastructure....

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